… because we are never going to findthe new unless we get a little crazy.

A Little Bit of(work)History

In the information age,the barriers just aren't there …If you want to set off and godevelop some grand new thing,you don't need millions of dollars …You need enough pizza and DietCoke to stick in your refrigerator,a cheap PC to work on, and thededication to go through with it.We slept on floors … wewaded across rivers.John Carmack

Apple, Inc.summer 2013 & spring 2014 — cupertino, californiaWhat Cupertino lacks in sight-seeing it makes up forby being home to one of the world's leading innovators in tech — Apple. I spent two semesters with Apple's amazing Developer Relations team, improving the design and functionality of developer.apple.com.

Trailer Park, Inc.fall 2012 — hollywood, californiaCentered in the heart of Hollywood, opposite the historic Chinese Theatre, stands one of entertainment's leading design agencies. As an intern with Trailer Park Digital, I worked with designers and developers on film sites, online games, and social media campaigns.

The Cimarron Groupsummer 2012 — hollywood, californiaWhile Cimarron has since closed its doors, this L.A. agency served as an inviting welcome to the world of professional marketing and digital advertising. Intern- ing with Cimarron's interactive team, I assisted senior designers and producers in completing projects in web, motion, and branding.

Some People I've Helped

Hi there! I'm Michael Zalla.

I'm a senior Interaction Design & Computer Science student at the University of Cincinnati. I study information design, user interaction, and programming. I like writing code and buildings things for people to use. I believe that—with constant effort and relentless curiosity—individuals can become both good designers and good programmers.

I've completed five co-ops in technology and entertainment marketing, and I'm looking to get involved with a company that's making a difference in areas I'm passionate about. I built this site to showcase some recent projects I did for school and for fun!